Water Heater Installation in Utah
Water Heaters from Beehive Plumbing
Gas Water Heaters
Gas heaters typically cost less than electric heaters and have a faster recovery rate (measuring the time to refill the tank), which makes them ideal for larger families. They also can provide hot water during power outages.
Electric Water Heaters
Electric heaters typically cost more than gas heaters and have a slower recovery rate, but they boast better efficiency. Whether that decreases their operating cost in relation to gas heaters depends on the cost of gas versus electricity.
Tankless Water Heaters
Tankless water heaters are the newest and most important innovation in water heater technology. Compared to traditional water heaters, tankless water heaters are smaller and can help you make the most out of your property’s utility room space. They eliminate the risk of burst tanks, and their improved efficiency leads to lower power bills. It only supplies hot water when you need it, eliminating standby energy loss that’s associated with conventional water heaters. Its superior design also means that you no longer need to wait for your storage tank to fill up with hot water; it provides constant supply every time, so you can take a warm bath anytime you want.
Choose the Best Water Heater System
When selecting a water heater tank, you’ll want to consider capacity, efficiency, and cost:
Capacity
An oversized hot water tank is a waste of money. Our Superior technicians will perform a “capacity test” to identify the ideal tank size for your needs, giving you the best First Hour Rating (FHR) to meet your peak hot water needs without excess cost.
Efficiency
Hot water tanks are rated for their “Energy Factor” (EF) which measures how much hot water is produced per unit of fuel. A gas water heater typically will have an EF between 0.50 and 0.80, with electric heaters around 0.90. A higher EF means more energy-efficiency and likely lower operating costs.
Cost
It can be difficult determining the most cost-effective solution, and our Superior technicians are here to help. You will want to consider both the initial purchase and installation cost as well as the cost to operate, and all water heaters come with Energy Guide labels that explain the operating costs and efficiency of the respective model.beehive-plumbing-badge
Beehive Plumbing: the Best Water Heater Installation in Utah
